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Junior Fit keeps fitness fun and teaches kids the importance of healthy living. MAY 2014 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | 51 L U K E R U TA N TEENS & TWEENS Family Water Volleyball Have some fun with the whole family— and other WAC families. For swimmers and non-swimmers alike. Participants will play the game while sitting on a noodle or treading water. Call the pool for more information. First Saturdays (monthly) : 5:30–6:30 pm MARTIAL ARTS/GYMNASTICS Family Judo Fun e martial art of judo is a special form of wrestling that emphasizes throws and grappling. Traditions, discipline, respect and mental training are a few of its bene- fits. Channel that excess energy into a great skill. Ages 7+ Wednesdays: 6:30–8:30 pm Saturdays: 9:30–11:30 am Parents welcome. Adults $8 per class, $6 with enrolled child or free with Fitness Advantage. 4th Floor Studio B Family Karate With Tom Tanaka's expert instruction, learn basic karate punches and strikes, as well as endurance and listening skills. Saturdays: Ages 5–8: 10:15–11 am Ages 9+: 11 am–12 pm Parents welcome. Adults $8 per class, $6 with enrolled child or free with Fitness Advantage. 8th Floor FTR-A JUNIOR FIT Join WAC Personal Trainer Will Hicks for high-energy fitness sessions with lots of fun. is four-week series will introduce kids to exercise and the benefits of a healthy life- style. It's offered twice per week and is intended for ages 10–14. For more informa- tion, contact whicks@wac.net or 206.622.7900, ext. 3701. Wednesdays: 4 pm, Saturdays: 12 pm; $20 per class, $72/four classes, $120/eight classes; six-person minimum; 8th Floor FTR-A Level 3: Able to swim width of pool on front and back independently; comfortable with face in the water. Saturdays: 8:30 am, 9:05 am, 9:40 am (30 min) Level 4: Able to swim two widths each of front and back crawl; kneeling dive; tread water. Saturdays: 8:30 am, 10:30 am (40 min) Level 5: Able to swim one length each of front and back crawl in good form; tread water for two minutes; standing dive; deep water bobbing; scissor kick; whip kick. Saturdays: 9:10 am, 10:30 am (40 min) Level 6/7: Able to swim two lengths each of front and back crawl; one length each of sidestroke and breaststroke; one length of dolphin kick; open turns on front and back. Saturdays: 9:50 am (40 min) Foundations Approaching Swim Team (FAST)/Level 7: is class focuses on building endurance, refining the four primary strokes and introducing starts and turns. Saturdays: 11:10 am (50 min) Private Swim Lessons (All ages) Private swim lessons are available to members of all ages and swimming abilities. Call the pool to request a private lesson, and we will match you with the best available instructor for your needs. WAC pool: 206.464.3086 PRIVATE CLASSES Basketball Watts Basketball offers small group and semiprivate training to fine-tune your skills for the basketball season. Contact Darin Barr at 206.464.3074 or dbarr@wac.net for pricing and times Karate Learning karate improves mental alertness, self-discipline, self-confidence and goal-setting skills. Learn basic karate punches, strikes, blocks and kicks from Tom Tanaka, the WAC's karate instructor. Ages 5+ ATHLETIC PROGRAMS Junior Programs 206.464.3074 • Aquatics 206.464.3086 • wac.net/athletics